Maternity Support Worker

A Band 3 Maternity Support Worker (MSW) plays a vital role in supporting midwives and the wider maternity team to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to women, birthing people, newborns, and families. The role combines clinical support, practical assistance, and excellent communication to ensure a positive experience throughout the maternity journey. key Purpose of the role 1. To assist midwives and registered professionals in delivering antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within hospital maternity settings. 2. To provide high-quality, person-centred support to women, birthing people, and families. 3. To help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient clinical environment. 4. To contribute to the smooth running of the maternity unit by undertaking delegated duties within the scope of competence. 1. Clinical Support- Assist in providing basic clinical monitoring (e.g., maternal observations, neonatal observations) under midwife supervision and within training competence. Support with infant feeding: breastfeeding support, formula-feeding preparation guidance. Perform tasks such as: Observations, support mobility and comfort, assist with personal care

Person specification

Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant or Support Worker in a similar role

Desirable:

• Experience of working with new-born infants
• Experience of working shift patterns
• Customer care experience

Education and qualifications

Essential:

• Care Certificate with Evidence of completion of MSW Level 2 and level 3 competencies or willingness to work towards level 3.
• 5 GCSE's Grade C/5 including English and Maths or equivalent qualification
• NVQ 2 or equivalent and commitment to development within role

Desirable:

• NVQ 3

Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant or Support Worker in a similar role

Desirable:

• Experience of working with new-born infants
• Experience of working shift patterns
• Customer care experience

Education and qualifications

Essential:

• Care Certificate with Evidence of completion of MSW Level 2 and level 3 competencies or willingness to work towards level 3.
• 5 GCSE's Grade C/5 including English and Maths or equivalent qualification
• NVQ 2 or equivalent and commitment to development within role

Desirable:

• NVQ 3